IRELAND is the EU’s most expensive country to be a smoker with cigarettes costing €16.75 per pack — that is 161 per cent above the EU average. Smokes start from €4 in Spain and €3.
93 in Poland. Smoking of course does not just burn a hole in your pocket — but burns your health . But breaking the habit can help energy levels, heighten senses and boost your mood.
Ashleigh Tosh, from meal service Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood said: “Small health improvements start to occur as soon as 20 minutes after smoking your last cigarette. "These include reduced blood pressure and heart rate.” In spirit of World No-Tobacco Day this Friday, DANIELLE RUSSELL MASTERSON finds out the benefits smokers can experience just minutes after stubbing out their cigarette — with even more to then follow.
IN just 20 MINUTES, your heart rate and blood pressure start to drop back to normal. A lot of people feel their hands and feet warming up because of better circulation. Ashleigh says: “Within just minutes of quitting , heart rate and blood pressure begin to decrease, reducing the strain on the cardiovascular system.
"Over time, the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke lowers significantly.” The HSE advised: “After 20 minutes, your circulation improves. Your blood pressure and heart rate get lower.
” After A YEAR, the risk of a heart attack drops by half. IN EIGHT HOURS, half the amount of nicotine and carbon monoxide in the blood will be eliminated. Within ONE DAY.
